User:Miss X-Factor/Sasha Banks

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Sasha Banks
Mercedes KV at EWA in Feeding Hills, MA 2/12/12
Born (1992-01-26) January 26, 1992 (age 32)[1]
Fairfield, California[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Mercedes KV[1]
Miss Mercedes[1]
Sasha Banks[1]
Billed height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[1][2]
Billed weight114 lb (52 kg)[1]
Billed fromCambridge, Massachusetts[3]
Boston, Massachusetts[2]
Trained byBrian Fury[1]
Brian Milonas[1]
Handsome Johnny[1]
DebutAugust 8, 2010[1]

Mercedes Kaestner-Varnado[1] (born January 26, 1992)[1] is an American professional wrestler. She is signed to WWE, where she competes in their developmental territory NXT Wrestling as Sasha Banks. She is also known for her time on the Northeastern United States independent circuit.

Professional wrestling career[edit]

Independent circuit (2010–2012)[edit]

On August 8, 2010, Mercedes made her debut in New England Championship Wrestling (NWCW), teaming with Ivy in a winning effort defeating the team of Ariel and Sammi Lane in a tag team match.[1] She returned to the promotion on September 4, 2011, again teaming with Ivy defeating Mistress Belmont and Veda Scott.[1] On September 23, KV defeated Mistress Belmont in a singles match.[1][4] KV once again returned to the promotion on July 14, 2012 at the Red White and Bruised event, where she was defeated by Adrianna via count-out.[1][5]

KV under the ring name Miss Mercedes, debuted for National Wrestling Alliance on November 19, 2010, where she faced Julian Starr in an losing effort.[1] On the following two nights, Miss Mercedes defeated Sheik Ali and Nick Fahrenheit in singles matches.[1] Miss Mercedes began to feud with The Great Cheyenne, losing to her on several occasions.[1] On August 9, Mercedes faced Arlene in a singles match, where Mercedes emerged victorious.[1]

Chaotic Wrestling (2010–2012)[edit]

Mercedes in January 2012.

Mercedes KV started her wrestling career in Chaotic Wrestling, where she was trained.[1] She made her in ring debut on October 1, 2010 in an intergender tag team match, where she teamed with Nikki Roxx in a lossing effort to Alexxis and Danny E. Mercedes and Roxx quickly formed an alliance, teaming together regularly and accompanying each other to ringside.[6] On October 22, Mercedes lost her debut singles match to Danny E.,[7] and lost a rematch to him on November 13.[6]

On January 7, 2011, Mercedes got her first victory when she and Roxx defeated Alexxis and Mistress Belmont in a tag team match. On February 11, Mercedes took part in a five-women gauntlet match to determinate the inaugural Chaotic Wrestling Women's Champion, but was unsuccessful.[6] She continued competing in singles matches throughout the remainder of 2011, and on December 2, Mercedes defeated Alexxis in an "I Quit" match to win the Chaotic Wrestling Women's Championship for the first time.[1][6][8]

KV made her first successfully title defense against Barbie on January 6.[1][6] KV faced off against Luscious Latasha with Women's Championship on the line on January 27, where KV successfully defended the title.[1][9] KV successfully defended Women's Championship against Alexxis in a rematch.[1][10] She successfully defended the Women's Championship twice against Nikki Roxx.[1][6] On June 1, Mercedes defeated Alexxis, Barbie and Mistress Belmont in a fatal four–way match to retain the championship. Following her win, Mercedes became the longest reigning Chaotic Wrestling Women's Champion in history by breaking Alexxis's previous record of 182 days.[11] On June 24, KV successfully defended the Women's Championship against Barbie.[1] On July 20, Mercedes KV defeated Aida Marie to successfully retain the Women's Championship. KV faced off against Kasey Ray with Women's Championship on the line on August 17, where KV successfully defended the title.[1] KV made her final appearance for Chaotic Wrestling on August 18, where she lost to Ivy Fit in a non-title match.[1] On August 18, the Women's Championship was declared vacant after Mercedes signed a contract with WWE, ending her reign at 260 days.[1]

WWE[edit]

NXT Wrestling (2012–present)[edit]

In June 2012, Kaestner-Varnado participated in a WWE tryout camp and on August 18, it was announced that she had been signed to a contract.[12] She was sent to NXT Wrestling, WWE's developmental territory, where she used the ring name Sasha Banks. She made her television debut on WWE NXT on December 12, 2012, losing to Paige.[13][14] Banks' first televised win on NXT was on the January 23, 2013 episode over defeating Alicia Fox.[15][16]

Banks then entered a storyline where she would receive letters from a secret admirer, who was eventually revealed to be the villainous Audrey Marie, who returned and attacked Banks on the February 20 episode of NXT due to Marie's jealousy of Banks' success; Marie went on to defeat Banks in a match later that episode.[17][18][19] On the March 7 episode of NXT, Banks teamed up with The Funkadactyls (Cameron and Naomi) to defeat Marie, Alicia Fox and Aksana in six-diva tag-team match.[20] Banks' feud with Marie ended on the April 3 episode of NXT, when Banks teamed with Paige to defeat Marie and Summer Rae.[21][22] On the June 19 episode of NXT, Banks competed in the NXT Women's Championship Tournament to determine the inaugural champion but lost to Summer Rae in the first round.[23]

After weeks of influence by Summer Rae to make herself relevant, on the September 11 edition of NXT, Banks was defeated by NXT Women's Champion Paige when Paige reversed Banks' crossbody attempt. Following the match, Paige would attempt to console Banks leading to Banks attacking Paige and turning heel in the process.[24] She wrestled her first match as a villain two weeks later on NXT, defeating Bayley with Rae in Banks' corner. Following the match, she would cut a promo with Rae, now being know as "The Boss of NXT" gimmick.[1][25] Banks and Rae now know as “BFFs: Beautiful Fierce Females” faced Paige and Emma on the October 16 episode of NXT, where the BFFs emerged victorious when Rae pinned Paige.[26] The following week on NXT, Banks defeated Emma via small package after poking Emma in the eye to capitalize on a distraction provided by Summer Rae. On the November 13 episode of NXT, The BBFs defeated Bayley and Charlotte via pin fall after Charlotte attacked Bayley allowing Banks to pin Bayley, turning Charlotte heel in the process.

In wrestling[edit]

  • Entrance themes
    • "Feelin' Me" by Kynady Lee & Jim Johnston. (November 15, 2012)
    • "Club Rave" by Jingle Punks. (December 6, 2012–January 1, 2013)
    • "Kookie Dough" (January 23, 2013–September 25, 2013)

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

  • Ring Wars Carolina
    • RWC No Limitz Championship (1 time)[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao "Sasha Banks". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Sasha Banks". NXT Wrestling. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  3. ^ "Mercedes KV". Chaotic Wrestling. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  4. ^ "NECW Rise = Events Database = CAGEMATCH". CAGEMATCH. Retrieved 2001-2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  5. ^ "NECW Red White & Bruised". CAGEMATCH. Retrieved 2001-2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  6. ^ a b c d e f "Chaotic Wrestling". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  7. ^ "CW: October 22, 2010". cagematch. Retrieved 2010-10-22. [unreliable source]
  8. ^ a b "Chaotic Wrestling title histories". Chaotic Wrestling. Retrieved 2011-06-03.
  9. ^ "CW: Cold Fury 11". cagematch. Retrieved 2012-02-24. [unreliable source]
  10. ^ "CW Cold Fury Fallout Tour". cagematch. Retrieved 2012-04-01. [unreliable source]
  11. ^ "CW Breaking Point 2012". cagematch. Retrieved 2012-06-01. [unreliable source]
  12. ^ Meltzer, Dave (August 18, 2012). "SAT.UPDATE: Counts dismissed in UFC lawsuit against New York, Stars at WWE party, TNA star wedding on TV tonight; Angle being rushed to conclusion, Rousey, A.J., 2 new WWE signings, Pick tonight's rating on TV". Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online. Retrieved January 15, 2012.
  13. ^ Bishop, Matt (December 13, 2012). "WWE NXT: Rollins defends against Mahal". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  14. ^ a b c d e f Trionfo, Richard Trionfo. "WWE NXT REPORT: MAHAL VERSUS ROLLINS FOR THE NXT TITLE (THE BAND IS PLAYING BUT THERE IS NO SHIELD); DUSTY ADDRESSES THE BOUNTY SITUATION; OHNO AND KRUGER TALK ABOUT TROPHIES; AND MORE". PWINSIDER. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  15. ^ a b c Bishop, Matt (January 24, 2013). "WWE NXT: HBK kicks off tag title tournament". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  16. ^ a b c d Trionfo, Richard Trionfo. "WWE NXT REPORT: SHAWN MICHAELS MAKES AN ANNOUNCEMENT; TAG TEAM TOURNAMENT; FORMER TAG PARTNERS BATTLE; A NEW CHALLENGE FOR BIG E LANGSTON; AND MORE". PWINSIDER. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  17. ^ James, Justin. "JAMES'S WWE NXT RESULTS 2/13 - Week 33: First NXT tag champions crowned, Paige vows to take over the show". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  18. ^ James, Justin. "JAMES'S WWE NXT RESULTS 2/20: Big E. in main event, Kidd injury speech, Wyatt Family Feud, Overall Reax to strong episode". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  19. ^ a b c d Trionfo, Richard Trionfo. "WWE NXT REPORT: BRAY WYATT RETURNS TO THE RING; EL RETURN OF EL LOCAL; DIVAS DRAMA AND ACTION; AND THE NXT TITLE PICTURE INCREASES". PWINSIDER. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  20. ^ a b c Trionfo, Richard Trionfo. "WWE NXT REPORT: NUMBER ONE CONTENDER MATCH; SIX DIVAS IN ACTION; THE SHIELD SEND A MESSAGE; THE WYATT FAMILY MAKES THEIR PRESENCE KNOWN". PWINSIDER. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
  21. ^ James, Justin. "JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 4/3 - Week 40: Big E. defends NXT Title, final hype for Regal-Ohno, Overall Reax". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  22. ^ a b c d e Trionfo, Richard Trionfo. "WWE NXT REPORT: THE WYATT FAMILY HATES DALLAS; REGAL VS. OHNO IS SEVEN DAYS AWAY; LANGSTON VERSUS O'BRIAN FOR THE NXT TITLE; AND MORE". PWINSIDER. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
  23. ^ a b c d Trionfo, Richard Trionfo. "WWE NXT REPORT: WYATT FAMILY IN SIX MAN ACTION; WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT CONTINUES; ZAYN/CESARO III IS COMING". PWINSIDER. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
  24. ^ a b c d e f g h i Trionfo, Richard. "WWE NXT REPORT: THE SHOW STARTS OFF S-A-W-F-T BUT PICKS UP STEAM WITH WOMEN'S ACTION AND KRUGER VS. WOODS". PWINSIDER. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  25. ^ a b c d e f g h Trionfo, Richard. "WWE NXT REPORT: THE BO DALLAS INVITATIONAL ANNOUNCED; THE COO NAMES A NEW GM; AND MORE". PWINSIDER. Retrieved September 25, 2013.
  26. ^ Richard Trionfo. "WWE NXT REPORT: ZAYN VERSUS DALLAS; TAG TITLE REMATCH; DIVAS TAG ACTION; BREEZE VERSUS PARKER". PWInsider. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
  27. ^ a b c d Trionfo, Richard. "WWE NXT REPORT: SYLVESTER SAYS BONJOUR; THE WYATT FAMILY SAYS ADIOS; CHARLOTTE SAYS WOOOOO; AND LEO KRUGER SAYS TATA". PWINSIDER. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
  28. ^ a b c Trionfo, Richard Trionfo. "WWE NXT REPORT: IF YOU LIKE THE SHIELD, THIS IS THE SHOW FOR YOU TO WATCH; BIG TITLE MATCH ANNOUNCED FOR NEXT WEEK; KIDD AND GABRIEL VERSUS OHNO AND KRUGER; AND MORE". PWINSIDER. Retrieved Janauary 3, 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

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